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After 104 matches and 307 goals, the nail-biting World Cup final has arrived, with Spain and Argentina going head to head. President Donald Trump is attending the match, with the US leader throwing his support behind Argentina. We’ll be getting live updates on the game.
Also in the programme: A Cuban dissident released from prison goes into exile in the US; we get the latest from Guyana where a ferry carrying 133 people has capsized; and we speak to one of this year’s North Pole Marathon champions about running on ice and evading polar bears.
(Photo: General view of the stadium before the FIFA World Cup 2026 final match. Credit: Ronald Wittek/EPA/Shutterstock)

Tonight, Spain meet the defending champions, Argentina, in the World Cup final. Kick-off at the New York New Jersey Stadium is at 2000 BST. We hear from fans and a former FIFA official.
Also in the programme: Russian airstrikes on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, have killed one person and wounded at least fourteen others; Tate brothers arrested in US as further UK charges take total to 59; and bare nails as a fashion choice and what they might say about those who choose them!

(Photo: An Argentina fan hugs a fan (L) of Spain as Argentina soccer fans take over Times Square ahead of the World Cup final game, in New York, New York, USA, 18 July 2026. Credit: EPA)

Tehran said its strikes on Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait were a response to a seventh consecutive night of US air attacks.
Also in the programme: we speak to Canada's Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience as smoke from hundreds of wildfires spreads across North America; and we ask how English and French footballers are trying to motivate themselves for the World Cup third place play-off
(Photo: Picture of a US military logo. Credit: Getty)

Iran has fired missiles and drones towards Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain after the US attacked Iranian targets. The two countries have been exchanging blows for seven consecutive nights, despite the temporary ceasefire. We speak to experts about Iran's strategy and what is happening in the Strait of Hormuz.
Also in the programme: Ukrainian drones strike deep inside of Russia and India's private sector makes strides in space.
(Photo: U.S. warship launches a munition at an unknown location during what the U.S. military says are latest strikes on Iran. Credit: Reuters)

Iranian drones have struck a growing list of targets in Kuwait.
Also on the programme, Britain's ruling Labour Party elects Andy Burnham as its leader. What do we know about the man who become Prime Minister on Monday? We mark the death of the legendary cricketer Sir Garfield Sobers and we also meet Krazy George, the man credited with inventing the Mexican wave.
(Picture: Smoke rises following a strike at an unknown location in Iran. Credit: US Military / Reuters)